In recent years, the United States has had several large outbreaks of illness caused by contaminated fruits and vegetables—including spinach, tomatoes, and lettuce. Follow these tips to reduce your risk of contamination by harmful germs found in some fresh produce.

How many fruits and vegetables do you need? A growing body of research shows that fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health. Enter your age, sex, and level of physical activity to find the daily amount that's right for you.

This page offers teachers and educators easy-to-learn, easy-to-do classroom lessons for teaching children that fruits and vegetables can provide cool fuel, help control their weight and may protect them from illness.

Learn about the use of Selected Vegetables/Sun’s Soup, names given to several different mixtures of vegetables and herbs being studied as treatments for cancer and other medical conditions, including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. As you enjoy fresh produce and fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, it's important to handle these products safely in order to reduce the risks of foodborne illness.

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